Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Veterinary Oncology)

Position Function:

The Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine has
an immediate opening for a tenure-track faculty position in
Veterinary Oncology. This position will running currently with PARF
511420 with the intent to only fill one position.

In addition to salary, Mississippi State University offers a
comprehensive benefits package with an estimated value of
approximately 40% of salary. Benefits for eligible employees
include paid holidays, annual leave that increases with years of
service, health insurance options, and generous University
contributions toward retirement. Eligible employees and their
dependents may also receive a 50% reduction in undergraduate
tuition. With appropriate prior approval, employees in 1.0 FTE
positions may be permitted to engage in consulting activities for
up to two days per month per HRM policy 60.415 . Learn more about
MSU's employee benefits and programs through the University Human
Resources website https://www.hrm.msstate.edu/benefits.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working
no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade : UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or
Skilled Crafts and Service
Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary
grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are
determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Oncology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities involve didactic teaching and clinical
training of professional students, technology students, interns,
residents, and graduate students. Service responsibilities involve
clinical case management, rotating emergency duty, and consultation
with private practitioners. Maintenance of an active program of
research and scholarly activity is required. Participation in the
college's continuing education program is strongly
encouraged.

An endowed position is potentially available for qualified
candidates. An endowed professor would be expected to be a
distinguished leader in veterinary oncology, renowned for clinical
skill, teaching, and research. The endowed faculty member would be
expected to elevate the institution's reputation, drawing top
students, interns, and residents from around the world. The endowed
faculty member would be empowered to serve as a mentor and role
model for aspiring oncologists.

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor: Veterinary degree and training licensable in
the state of Mississippi. Residency trained or board certified with
either the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
(Oncology) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
of Companion Animals (Oncology).

Associate Professor: Veterinary degree and training licensable in
the state of Mississippi. Board certified with either the American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or the European
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine of Companion Animals
(Oncology). Significant clinical experience, with a strong
background in teaching and research.

Professor: Veterinary degree and training licensable in the state
of Mississippi. Board certified with either the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) or the European College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine of Companion Animals (Oncology).
Extensive clinical experience, with an extensive background in
teaching and research.

Preferred Qualifications:

Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal
Medicine Oncology is preferred, but individuals eligible for final
certification examination will also be considered. An advanced
degree and experience in clinical research are desirable.

Nationally or internationally recognized expertise in veterinary
oncology is preferred, particularly for the endowed position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially
related to client service.

Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of
doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients
and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary
technology students.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking,
hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing,
stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50
pounds.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please
include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, transcripts and three
letters of reference to Dr. Andrew Mackin, Head, Department of
Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi
State University, P.O. Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6100.
Thank you for your interest in this position. The screening and
selection process will continue until a successful candidate is
chosen.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of
funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or
activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,
religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status
to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal
opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office
of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.
6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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